Jamboard of actions and commitments to our 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM colleagues from allies

Jamboard of actions and commitments to our 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM colleagues from allies

For this initiative, we call on 2SLGBTQIA+ allies to share actions they have implemented that have brought about positive change and created a more equitable, inclusive and decolonized learning environment and workplace for UBC 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM community members. Actions could include anything from ensuring inclusive language is consistently used in department communications, to modifying a course’s reading list to include more 2SLGBTQIA+ scholars, to ensuring that everyone has “preferred name” stickers when organizing conferences or events.

Allies, please share your actions on this Jamboard. The jamboard will be open until November 19^th and communicated out the UBC STEM faculties on this day.

On November 18^th, allies are invited to join a drop-in session with Equity Strategists Maï Yasué (Faculty of Science) and Greg Lockwood (Faculty of Applied Science) at 3:30 pm to share and discuss upcoming and ongoing actions that lead to positive change for the 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM community.

If you would like to join the drop-in session on Thursday, November 18 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

Learn more about  2SLGBTQIA+ STEM and Transgender Day of Remembrance:

• International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM
• Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC
• Systemic inequalities for LGBTQ professionals in STEM

If you are looking for readings and resources, here are a few to get you started:

• Towards More Trans-Inclusive Classrooms
• 14 Recommendations for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Biology
• Building LGBTQ-inclusive Chemical Engineering Classrooms and Departments